University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssistant ProfessorRequisition NumberFE04067Working TitleMedical Educational Program CoordinatorDepartment Name7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCEWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationPhD or equivalentRequired Related ExperienceDependent on career stageRequired License/Registration/CertificationNoneJob SummaryThis position is needed in the Department of Behavioral Science to facilitate the planning andconduct of the College of Medicine and Department of Behavioral Science medical educationprogram. It is designed to strengthen teaching and scholarship efforts by adding specificexpertise in medical student education to the Department’s tenure-track faculty.The Medical Educational Program Coordinator position is designed to assist the Chair indischarging the medical educational mission of the Department. This person will assist the Chairin relating to various constituencies as follows:1. Departmental Faculty-a. To assist with medical educational course planning and administration at theLexington and regional campuses;b. To partner with the community to identify medical education opportunities;c. To assist in the development of new content for medical educational courses;d. To assist in reviewing and strengthening faculty medical student teaching skills;e. To communicate student inputs from evaluations and student liaison groups;f. To inform and remind faculty of relevant of course conduct;g. To liaise with the Department’s Director of Graduate Studies for the managementof the Department teaching mission.2. Medical Students-a. To teach in the medical education program by being a small group instructor inour medical education courses;b. To receive student evaluations on all departmental medical student courses anddirect them to faculty and Chair;c. To counsel students individually on problems that arise relevant to the medicaleducational program, and when appropriate, mediate student-faculty disputes;d. To assist medical students in selecting and developing elective and tutorial courseexperiences.3. COM Office of Medical Education-a. To provide program data as needed to update the College’s database;b. To review yearly National Board of Medical Examiners Part I examination andstudent results to identify new areas for course development;c. To represent the Department at meetings convened by the Office of MedicalEducation;d. To be available for service on University, College and Departmental educationalcommittees;e. To act as the Department’s primary contact to the Office of Medical Education oncurriculum matters.In addition to these responsibilities for relating to various constituencies, the MedicalEducational Program Coordinator will also be expected to participate in scholarship that isrelated to the medical educational mission of the department. For example, projects that developand evaluate innovative approaches to teaching medical students are expected. Evidence ofscholarship includes publication of essays, research reports, articles, and book chapters in hardcopy and web-based formats; scholarly presentations about teaching, participation inconferences, colloquia, workshops, and training sessions, external funding, and/or teachingawards. Communication of research results beyond the Department is expected through oral andwritten presentations within and beyond the institution.To apply, please include a CV and Cover Letter along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesResearch productivity and excellence, training and education capacity; leadership skills; collaborative orientation.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePh.D.Deadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesUniversity Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question)2. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork? * Yes No3. * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?